Glass Table Tops

There is no warehouse full of pre-cut glass sitting here waiting to ship. Every table top is manufactured after you place your order, cut to the dimensions you provide. That is the only way to guarantee a proper fit, especially for replacement glass where the measurements need to match an existing base or frame exactly.

We have been cutting and processing glass for over twenty years. In that time we have supplied table tops for everything from one-off kitchen tables to full restaurant fit-outs. The equipment, the materials, and the quality control are all under one roof in West Lancashire, which means we can turn orders around quickly and catch problems before they leave the workshop.

Choosing the Right Glass Type

The glass type affects how your table looks and how light passes through it. Here is what each option actually does.

Clear toughened glass is the standard. It does the job for most tables, protectors, and desk tops. Bear in mind that all standard float glass has a slight green tint, which becomes more noticeable as the glass gets thicker. If that matters to you, go with low iron.

Low iron glass is manufactured with reduced iron oxide content, which removes the green cast. It gives a cleaner, more transparent finish. Interior designers and architects tend to specify it where colour accuracy matters, such as over a painted or textured surface, or where the edge profile is visible and you want it crystal clear rather than green-tinged.

Grey tinted glass adds a neutral, smoky tone. It works well in modern and industrial interiors, and it reduces glare slightly compared to clear glass. The tint is consistent throughout the body of the glass, not a coating, so it will not wear or peel.

Bronze tinted glass has a warm amber tone that suits darker wood bases, leather furniture, and traditional settings. Like grey, the colour runs through the full thickness of the glass.

Satin (frosted) glass has an acid-etched surface that diffuses light and obscures what is underneath. It gives a softer, more contemporary appearance and hides fingerprints better than polished glass. Practical for desks and dining tables that see heavy daily use.

Getting the Thickness Right

Thickness is not just about strength. It also affects weight, rigidity, and how the glass looks on the table.

• 6mm — Suitable for smaller tables and glass protectors that sit on top of an existing surface. Light enough to lift easily, rigid enough for surfaces up to around 800mm across.
• 8mm — A good middle ground for dining tables and desks up to 1200mm. Noticeably more rigid than 6mm without adding excessive weight.
• 10mm — The go-to choice for larger dining tables, conference tables, and freestanding pieces where the glass spans a wider area. Provides a solid, premium feel.
• 12mm and 15mm — For heavy commercial use, large unsupported spans, or where you want the thickness itself to be a design feature. Restaurant and hotel projects often specify 12mm or above.

If your table base supports the glass fully underneath (a flat wooden or metal top), thinner glass works fine. If the glass spans an open frame or sits on legs at the corners only, go thicker. Not sure? Send us your dimensions and a photo of the base and we will recommend the right thickness.

Shapes and Edge Finishes

We cut rectangular, square, round, and oval shapes as standard. For non-standard shapes, such as D-ends, racetrack ovals, or irregular outlines, send us a template or a drawing with dimensions and we will work from that.

Every piece comes with flat polished edges as standard. That means the cut edge is ground smooth and polished to a clean finish with no sharp edges. If you want a bevelled edge for a more decorative look, that is available as an upgrade. Corners can be left square or radiused to your preferred curve.

Replacement Glass Table Tops

If you are replacing a broken or damaged table top, measure the original if you still have it, or measure the base and allow for any overhang. We need the length, width (or diameter for round tops), and the thickness of the original glass. If there were specific cutouts, notches, or holes for fixings, note those too.

Most replacement orders are straightforward. The main thing that catches people out is measuring for a round top that is not perfectly circular, or a rectangular top where the corners had a specific radius. When in doubt, make a cardboard template and send us a photo alongside the measurements.

How We Deliver

All glass table tops are packed in custom crating and shipped via specialist glass courier across the UK. We do not use standard parcel services for anything over 6mm because the breakage risk is too high. Lead times depend on the glass type and thickness, but most orders ship within five to seven working days.

Trade and Bulk Orders

We supply glass table tops to furniture makers, restaurant groups, hotel refurbishment contractors, and interior design studios across the country. If you need multiple pieces to the same or different specifications, get in touch for trade pricing. We are set up for batch production and can work to tight project timelines when needed.